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Child Safeguarding Policy and Procedures
Section 1 Expectations & Guidelines Section 2 AFL’s Commitment to Safeguarding
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Child Safeguarding Policy and Procedures

For everyone across the community football landscape, enclosed is a collection of expectations and guidelines that clearly defines the appropriate standards of conduct. Whether you’re a parent, guardian, coach, coordinator, volunteer, official or spectator - we all have a responsibility to meet these standards.
Section 1

Expectations & Guidelines

  • Expected Behaviours of Adults in Australian Footy
  • Expected Behaviours of Coaches & Volunteers
  • Expected Behaviours of Umpires & Officials
  • Communicating with Children and Young People
  • Community Club Photography Guidelines
  • Contact with Children & Young People
  • Guidelines for Transporting Children & Young People
  • Inclusive, Clubs, Leagues & Associations
  • Maintaining Professional Boundaries
  • Online Safety & Associated Risks
  • Raising Safety Concerns
  • Safe Culture and Safe People - Why Safeguarding is Important
  • Supervising Children & Young People
  • My Rights and Responsibilities as a Young Person in Footy
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AFL’s Commitment to Safeguarding

  • AFL Commitment to Child Safety
  • Safe Kids Code of Conduct

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